(a non-profit collective promoting traditional & roots folk
music in London since 1973)
OUR NEXT CONCERT
Carols from the Barrel
Sunday, December 14, 2025 – 7:30 pm
(Doors at 7:00 pm)
Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling Street, London
SOLD OUT!
Please Note: Chaucer’s is open for Cuckoo’s Nest concerts
but the Marienbad
remains closed until further notice.
We are pleased
to present The Barrel Boys holiday concert "Carols from the
Barrel." A bluegrass powerhouse featuring rich vocal harmonies,
killer picking, and a fun-loving, down-to-earth stage presence, The Barrel Boys
are a unique staple of Canadian roots music. Informed by the deep traditions of
bluegrass, country, old-time, and Americana, The Boys have crafted their
unmistakable sound into a joyful and deeply soulful musical experience.
Established in
2012, The Barrel Boys are a 4-piece acoustic string band based in Toronto. The
band’s sound is built around rich vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumental
playing, and their unique repertoire of original material is informed by their
fluency in classic bluegrass, old-time, country, and Americana. Each of the
four members writes and sings their own songs, making for a wide stylistic
range within the band’s sound. The Barrel Boys are Nathan Smith (Fiddle);
Rob McLaren (Banjo); Ben Wright (Guitar) and Tim O’Reilly (Bass).
They have been featured
on stages of all sizes across Canada, including Mariposa Folk Festival (ON),
Folk Fest sur le Canal (QC), Northern Lights Bluegrass & Old-Tyme Festival
(SK), Blueberry Bluegrass Festival (AB), and Salmon Arm ROOTS and BLUES (BC).
“There's a
certain "band next door" feel to The Barrel Boys. They may be
accomplished musicians with tight harmonies and great arrangements, but their
music is also brimming with the kind of personality that makes you want to buy
them a beer and hear their life stories.”
For Information call
519-319-5847 or e-mail folk@iandavies.com
Pub
Caroling
with Paul Grambo & Steve Holowitz
Friday, December 19, 2025 – 7:30 pm
(Doors at 7:00 pm)
Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling Street, London
$10 Suggested Donation
Please Note: Chaucer’s is open for Cuckoo’s Nest concerts
but the Marienbad
remains closed until further notice.
Proceeds after
expenses will be donated to the London Food Bank.
Paul Grambo
& Steve Holowitz will lead a wonderful night of "Pub Caroling"
which promises to be a night of fun and joyous singing to get us in the mood
for the Christmas season. All music will be provided (SATB arrangements). All
singers and non-singers are welcome.
For Information call
519-319-5847 or e-mail folk@iandavies.com
UPCOMING IN THE NEW YEAR
Sunday, January
18, 2026 – ONION HONEY
Saturday,
February 7, 2026 – LANGILLE & SIMS – “Blue Valentines #7”
Sunday,
February 22, 2026 – NEW CUMBERLAND
Sunday, March
1, 2026 – PORTAGE – “Canadian Fiddle Show”
Sunday, March
15, 2026 – STEAFAN HANNIGAN & SASKIA TOMKINS
Sunday, March
29, 2026 – PRESSGANG MUTINY
Sunday, April
12, 2026 – IONA LANE (from Scotland)
Friday, May 1,
2026 – MELISANDE
(presented by
Sunfest in cooperation with Cuckoo’s Nest)
Sunday, May 31,
2026 – MOONFRUITS
The Marienbad Restaurant is
open for dinner on concert days.
Concert day diners
can reserve their seats in Chaucer’s prior to doors opening.
Make your reservation by
calling 519-679-9942
All concerts at begin at 7:30 pm and most are held at Chaucer's,
122 Carling Street, London, ON
(unless otherwise indicated)
Advance tickets can be purchased during the season at
Chaucer's/Marienbad Restaurant, Grooves (Wortley Village),
Long & McQuade North (Fanshawe Park Rd W) and online.
For
Information call 519-319-5847 or e-mail folk@iandavies.com
Special
Advance “5-for-4” Multi-Ticket is available for $100 only
at the Concerts
(pay
for 4 concerts and get the 5th one free)
We
continue to be a completely volunteer run organization. We thank you for your
support of live music and look forward to seeing you at the concerts. – Ian Davies, Artistic Director.
What’s happened
so far in the 2025-26 Season
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 – Friends of Fiddler’s Green - SOLD
OUT!
(photo courtesy
of Ian Gifford)
Sunday, Sept.
28, 2025 – Pierre Bensusan
(special concert presented by Pierre
Bensusan in cooperation with the Cuckoo’s Nest)
Sunday, October 5, 2025 - Paul McKenna
L to R – Ian
Davies, Paul McKenna, Sam Hornby (volunteer)
Sunday, October 5, 2025 - Ian Tamblyn
L to R – Carl
& Annie Grindstaff, Ian Davies, Ian Tamblyn, Bev & Paul Mills
Sunday, November 9, 2025 - Simon Kempston with s.g. Sam Hornby
L to R – Ian
Davies, Simon Kempston, Sam Hornby
Sunday, November 23, 2025 - Windborne - SOLD OUT!
Music of Midwinter Tour
(last update November 30, 2025)
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